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Magic Johnson
(1959-)
Who Is Magic Johnson?
Magic Johnson dominated the court as one of professional basketball's best players for 13 years. He retired from the Los Angeles Lakers in 1991 after revealing that he had tested positive for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, though he later returned in 1996 for one final season.
Johnson has since built up a business empire, which includes real estate holdings, Starbucks franchises, movie theaters and shares of professional sports teams. He is also a published author.
Early Life
Johnson was born Earvin Johnson Jr. on August 14, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan. From a large family, Johnson grew up with nine brothers and sisters.
Both of his parents worked—his father for the General Motors plant in town and his mother as a school custodian. He had a passion for basketball and would start practicing as early as 7:30 a.m.
At Everett High School, Johnson earned his famous nickname, "Magic," after a sportswriter witnessed him compile 36 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists in a single game.
College Career
Johnson continued to
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Magic Johnson
American basketball player and entrepreneur (born 1959)
For other uses, see Magic Johnson (disambiguation).
"Earvin Johnson" redirects here. For the NBA center, see Ervin Johnson.
Johnson in 2022 | |
| Born | (1959-08-14) August 14, 1959 (age 65) Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg)[1] |
| High school | Everett (Lansing, Michigan) |
| College | Michigan State (1977–1979) |
| NBA draft | 1979: 1st round, 1st overall pick |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Playing career | 1979–1991, 1996, 1999–2000 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 32 |
| 1979–1991, 1996 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1999–2000 | Magic M7 Borås |
| 2000 | Magic Great Danes |
| 1994 | Los Angeles Lakers |
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